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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 187.72 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 187.72 and 122.49 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 187.72 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/187.72 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 187.72 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 22,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,992.99/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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